Someone's offering me a crib - Should I accept?

My coworker has offered to give me a crib that she bought for her grandchild for her own home, and it has never been used and I believe the child is bigger now. Should I accept it or is that too big of an item to accept from a coworker? My coworkers are all really sweet and we tend to do things for each other and occasionally do things outside of work. I asked how much she was selling for, because I thought that's what she meant and she said no cost. What do you think? I feel like I should offer her something.

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I would not be shy about taking it. It seems like your coworker wants to help you out while also unloading something she doesn't need. Perhaps baking her a pie or giving her some other small token of appreciation in exchange... If she won't allow you to pay for it, anything else may make her uncomfortable. :-)

I think it depends on brand and age. Does she still have the original packaging, warranty info, etc.? The problem with hand-me-downs for big ticket items is that you may not be aware of the proper way to put the items together (if you don't have the instructions anymore) or be aware of any recalls that may occur.

Otherwise, I don't see the harm in accepting. It's a generous gift and one less cost you'd have to incur.

She might just be trying to get rid of it and having you come pick it up maybe easier for her then selling it. I would just accept it, it seems like a really nice gesture on her part. Just be sure to invite her to any baby shower or "Baby Meet and Greet" you maybe having hehe.

I would definitely take it. A nice thoughtful thank you card would be great. If you want to go above that, a gift card to a restaurant or flowers would be good. If someone is doing something that nice, appreciation is really all you need to give.

I'd accept it... If you feel that strongly give her 50 bucks and don't take no for an answer... Cribs are expensive and maybe she feels better giving it to you... Some one she knows could use it rather than goodwill

After one of my friends had her first baby she needed a car real bad... I was gonna just junk mine so I offered it to her even tho it had issues...fixable but I just didn't have the time or money and her dad was a mechanic... She wouldn't accept it as a gift and gave me like 60 buck and bought lunch in exchange lol

Besides if you save money on buying a new crib you can spend a little more on furniture to match it :-)

I would accept it but do something extra special for her as thank you. Gift card for a restaurant or something else you know she would enjoy. Also make sure you know when she bought it and that its not a drop-side that needs to be fixed.